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Controlling Air Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations

  • Reducing pollution to protect public health and tackle the climate crisis 

Announcements

  • December 20, 2024 - EPA has proposed revisions to two narrow technical aspects of its final Clean Air Act rule to reduce methane and other harmful air pollution from oil and natural gas operations in response to petitions for reconsideration.
  • December 19, 2024 - EPA has posted letters to the European Commission regarding regulatory equivalence for natural gas
  • Sept. 17, 2024 - EPA has posted Frequently Asked Questions about its 2024 regulations to reduce methane from oil and natural gas operations.

EPA’s Clean Air Act regulations for oil and natural gas operations help combat climate change and reduce air pollution that harms public health. The regulations apply to equipment and activities used for the onshore oil and natural gas industry.

Actions and Notices

  • Regulatory Actions
  • Control Techniques Guidelines
  • Information Requests

Implementation

Implementation of EPA's 2024 rules (OOOOb and OOOOc)

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Summary of Requirements for State Plans
  • Small Business Compliance Guide
  • Alternative Test Method Application
  • Manufacturer-Tested Combustion Control Devices

Implementation of earlier requirements

  • OOOOa Reporting
  • Well Completion Notification Contacts

Basic Information

The oil and natural gas industry is the largest industrial source of the potent greenhouse gas methane and smog-forming volatile organic compounds.

Voluntary Program

Learn about voluntary methane programs for the oil and gas industry

Contact Us about Controlling Air Pollution from Oil and Natural Gas Operations to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on December 20, 2024
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